Beginning in the late 70s, Powell began recording for the Hep Me label, but despite some sizeable regional successes failed to reach the national charts. During the 80s he functioned as a perennial opening act in Baton Rouge - regardless of who came to town, Powell performed the opening gig. By the early 90s Powell had abandoned R&B to sing exclusively gospel music.
Never Look Back
Bobby Powell Lyrics
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You can't run it, you can't hide it, you can't run it
Love has problems I know but there problems, we'll just have to face.
If you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
We're gonna walk and don't look back.
Don't look back
And don't look back
Don't look back
The places behind you let them re-remind you
If your first lover broke your heart,
There's something that can be done.
You don't run it, you don't hide it, you don't run it
Don't end your faith in love because of what he's done.
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on walking and don't look back.
Forget about the past now.
Don't look back, baby.
Keep on walking and don't look back
The places behind you let them re-remind you.
Love can be a beautiful thing.
Though your first love let you down.
'Cause I know we can make love bloom, baby.
The second time around.
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on pushing and don't look back.
Now, till I say, we won't look back, girl.
Keep on walking and won't look back.
Forget about the past now, baby.
And don't look back.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't look back.
In the song "Never Look Back" by Bobby Powell, the artist is encouraging his lover not to run away from love because of past experiences. The lyrics say that if it's love that you're running from, there's no hiding place, indicating that there is no escape from love. Love may have problems, but both parties need to face them together. The artist suggests that if his lover puts her hand in his, all their troubles will be left behind, and they can walk together without looking back.
The lyrics also suggest that if someone has been hurt in love before, it does not mean that they should give up on love entirely. The artist acknowledges that the first lover may have broken the heart, but there is still hope for love. Love can be a beautiful thing, but it takes effort, perseverance, and trust. If the lovers keep pushing forward, they can make love bloom the second time around.
The song's message is one of hope and encouragement for people who may have been hurt in love before, offering a reason not to give up and never look back. The melody is catchy and uplifting, with a steady beat that complements the inspiring lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's love that you're running from, there's no hiding place.
Love cannot be escaped or hidden from, so it's pointless to try.
Love has problems I know but there problems, we'll just have to face.
Love may have difficulties, but we need to confront them head-on.
If you just put your hand in mine, We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
By joining hands together, we can overcome all of our problems and move forward.
We're gonna walk and don't look back. Don't look back And don't look back And don't look back, baby. Don't look back
We must look ahead and not dwell on the past. We should keep walking and never look back.
The places behind you let them re-remind you If your first lover broke your heart, There's something that can be done.
We should use our past experiences as reminders, and not allow heartbreak to be the end-all of love.
So if you just put your hand in mine, We're gonna leave all our troubles behind. Keep on walking and don't look back.
Uniting and persevering, we can move on from our troubles and forget past troubles while moving forward.
Love can be a beautiful thing. Though your first love let you down.
Despite heartbreak and disappointment, love can still be a wonderful experience.
'Cause I know we can make love bloom, baby. The second time around.
We can find love and happiness again, even if the first time didn't work out.
Keep on pushing and don't look back. Now, till I say, we won't look back, girl. Keep on walking and won't look back. Forget about the past now, baby. And don't look back.
We must push ourselves to move forward, with the promise to leave the past behind and never look back.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't look back.
A final plea to never allow the past to hold us back from a brighter future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE WHITE
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